Children Quote by Gerald Durrell
“Each day had a tranquility a timelessness about it so that you wished it would never end. But then the dark skin of the night would peel off and there would be a fresh day waiting for us glossy and colorful as a child's transfer and with the same tinge of unreality.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Overstory by Richard Powers, 2018
The passage of time can feel both endless and fleeting, with each day offering a vivid, almost dreamlike experience that contrasts with the inevitable night.
In simple terms: Days feel endless yet fleeting, with vivid contrast to night.
Savor each day’s vivid moments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily reflection
- creative writing
- mindfulness
- photography
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice the shift from day to night?
- What makes a day feel timeless?
Night inevitably ends the day’s dreamlike quality.